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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3h

Have you seen the salary difference between the U.S. and Australia/Europe/Canada? Not to mention the difference in taxation rates — not even taking into consideration that U.S. citizens still pay U.S. income tax (after the first ~$100K) even as expats?

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 22h

Stingrays are a form of mass surveillance that offends the Fourth Amendment and chills First Amendment rights by allowing the government to track movement and assembly without a warrant.

No one should want this technology deployed.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 1d

I knew judges were speaking more candidly in private because I've been privy to a few conversations, but this is...

Luttig: I can’t think of words to capture the significance that federal judges themselves have to speak out because the Supreme Court has given them no choice but to speak out.”

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 1d

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 1d

In a world full of UT-Austins, be an MIT or a Dartmouth...

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 1d

It is “of surpassing historic significance” that so many sitting judges have chosen to weigh in publicly about the Supreme Court, said J. Michael Luttig, a former federal judge who served as an assistant attorney general under President George H.W. Bush.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 1d

If you don't follow the courts, you may not realize how absolutely unheard of it is for sitting federal judges to say ANYTHING on the record about other federal judges — let alone this:

“a war zone”
“judicial crisis”
“incredibly demoralizing and troubling”
“have not been models of clarity”

John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 1d

One judge compared their district’s current relationship with the Supreme Court to “a war zone.” Another said the courts were in the midst of a “judicial crisis.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com

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Andrew Kinsey @andrewkinsey.bsky.social · 1d

I hope Roberts reads this and realizes his legacy will be torching the Court's legitimacy. I hope this haunts his dreams for the rest of his life.

Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 1d

More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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Mediagazer @mediagazer.com · 1d

A producer for Chicago's WGN-TV was roughly detained by Border Patrol agents Friday morning; WGN said Friday evening she had been released with no charges filed (Robert Channick/Chicago Tribune)

Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink

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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 1d

Undergrad: "Man, 10 page essay. what am I going to write in here"

Lawyer: "What do you mean just 13,000 words?"

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing like an extra-nerdy, interactive news graphic in the morning to get me going...

Reuters does an exceptional job illustrating the Nobel Prizes, while perhaps unintentionally making a very interesting commentary on gender equality in our world.

www.reuters.com/graphics/NOB...

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 2d

If you're not willing to be brave to save our democracy, do it for the possible Nobel Peace Prize...

Note to President Trump: I'm pretty sure there's a thinly veiled message here about the odds of you winning.

Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 2d

Gross.

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DeathNerd Killer @daphnek.bsky.social · 2d

We're watching the open web die piece by piece every day and it sucks.

I had missed the death of Casetext. It was a great free resource to access some of the information that should most be free: the law.

callidusai.com/blog/casetex...

Casetext Shut Down: Here's What It Means—And Why Callidus Is Ready - Callidus Legal AI

The shuttering of Casetext has major implications for the attorneys that relied on it. Callidus Legal AI is here to fill the void.

callidusai.com

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

Here at Penn State, we rejected Simple Syllabus until they agreed to certain data protection concessions.

So don't blame the company. Blame the universities adopting the tech.

Universities should be protecting their students and professors — and academic freedom, of course.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

Texas law is the targeting tool.

HB 2504 requires that certain course information, including the syllabus and professor's CV, be posted online and accessible to the public.

www.capitol.state.tx.us

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

That makes me feel better. Given the recent App Store debacle, I was curious.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

That's a pretty big question with a pretty important answer.

You'd think Apple would want that question answered very publicly unless it rolled over and gave the government access.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

He's not wrong. Collective action is the only path to successful resistance. But so far, news organizations, law firms and higher ed have all sucked at it.

Exhibit 1: The seven universities who have left Dartmouth out on a limb w/regard to Trump's Higher Ed compact. Grow a spine, college leaders!

Tim Karr @timkarr.bsky.social · 3d

In his new substack, @dicktofel.bsky.social believes the entire White House press corps "should have refused to go places from which AP was banned."

"It is a sorry statement that our nation’s TV comics have shown more solidarity in the face of Trump’s censorship than have its leading newspapers."

Freedom of the Press Isn’t Just a Legal Issue

Why constitutional values are even more important than case law

dicktofel.substack.com

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

Excited to be speaking next week @connlrev.bsky.social's annual symposium about threats to Sullivan and approaches to preserving the actual malice standard for another 50+ years.

Now to finish that first draft...

Connecticut Law Review @connlrev.bsky.social · 3d

The Connecticut Law Review is pleased to invite everyone to its upcoming Symposium titled: “The Fourth Estate in a Time of Crisis” on October 17, at 9:00 a.m. in the Stuart F. Smith Reading Room, William F. Starr Hall.

The Fourth Estate in a Time of Crisis

Connecticut Law Review’s annual symposium. Keynote Speaker: David Folkenflik, NPR News, Media Correspondent

events.uconn.edu

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

I grew up watching Bob Ross paint happy little trees on public television. PBS was my earliest connection to art and culture.

Hopefully his donation will ensure that other kids in rural markets will continue to access free educational TV and radio.

CNN @cnn.com · 3d

TV host and painter Bob Ross has 30 original paintings going up for auction. All profits will go to US public TV and radio stations.

This comes after Congress cut funding in support of public broadcasting.

Read more: https://cnn.it/4q2EfzS

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

I don't know if you want recommendations, but I love these...

www.amazon.com/Columbia-Wom...

Columbia womens Kea Ii

A simple leather flip with superior support, all-day cushioning, and wet-dry traction. It doesn't get more effortless and essential than that. This Columbia favorite features a comfortable upper with a hydrophobic lining that repels water. Columbia offers these flip flop shoes in multiple colors and sizes.

www.amazon.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

At the Broadview ICE detention center outside Chicago this afternoon, things are (relatively) calm.

A vet-organized protest is planned for 4-6pm. After 6, curfew is in place.

Masked agents enter the building. ~1 month ago we would've been able to photograph them from Beach St, but not anymore.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

I forgot about Eichmann. I'm going to re-read it so we can talk about this in class tomorrow. Thanks!

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 3d

MY-lan and New MAD-rid. <shakes head>

Don't get me started on Auxvasse.

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